PS 6 WEST FARMS

www.ps6x.org

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 6, also known as the West Farms School, is a public elementary school located in the West Farms neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 12. Its location on East Tremont Avenue places it in a historic and densely populated community, where the school serves as a central hub for local families, focusing on providing foundational education in a supportive, urban environment.

The school is committed to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development through a curriculum aligned with New York State standards. Beyond core academics, PS 6 West Farms emphasizes the importance of community engagement and inclusivity, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing a structured learning atmosphere and strong teacher-student relationships, the school strives to empower its young learners to reach their full potential within their local community.

417

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 6 WEST FARMS
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	300
Black	104
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
300 (71.9%)
Black
104 (24.9%)
White
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12
Phone:	(718)542-7676
Website:	http://www.ps6x.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 66